Past sale
Cattle sale, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Report date Apr 8, 2026 · Published by USDA Apr 9, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 9:40 pm ET · Source: USDA AMS Market News, Sand Mountain Stockyards Inc. - Kilpatrick, AL (AMS_1998)
Apr 8Sale shown
253Head sold
Wed, Nov 4Next sale
WednesdaySale day
Compared to one week ago: Slaughter cattle sold steady, with high yielding cows up to 200.00 cwt. Feeder cattle sold sharply higher. Trade active with good demand on feeder cattle. Replacement cattle sold firm.
USDA Market News report narrative
Feeder Cattle: Heifers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 335 | 2 | $530.00–540.00 | $535.15 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 409 | 4 | $495.00–515.00 | $509.98 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 3 | $485.00–505.00 | $494.93 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 523 | 7 | $405.00–425.00 | $412.82 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 550–600 | 585 | 3 | $380.00–385.00 | $381.68 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 633 | 3 | $370.00 | $370.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 690 | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 350–400 | 375 | 1 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 500–550 | 525 | 1 | $480.00 | $480.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1Value Added | 600–650 | 600 | 1 | $415.00 | $415.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 390 | 1 | $505.00 | $505.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 425 | 5 | $470.00–500.00 | $484.97 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 478 | 3 | $430.00–450.00 | $438.33 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 526 | 10 | $360.00–395.00 | $373.94 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 557 | 5 | $350.00–370.00 | $366.05 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 638 | 2 | $320.00–335.00 | $327.41 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 700–750 | 715 | 1 | $315.00 | $315.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Steers per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 200–250 | 240 | 1 | $630.00 | $630.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 405 | 1 | $540.00 | $540.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 470 | 1 | $520.00 | $520.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 605 | 1 | $420.00 | $420.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 670 | 1 | $410.00 | $410.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 700 | 1 | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 510 | 1 | $455.00 | $455.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 589 | 14 | $412.00 | $412.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 639 | 9 | $392.00 | $392.00 |
Feeder Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 300–350 | 325 | 1 | $610.00 | $610.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 350–400 | 365 | 2 | $520.00–530.00 | $524.79 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 400–450 | 427 | 7 | $490.00–510.00 | $500.02 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 450–500 | 457 | 3 | $460.00–500.00 | $486.57 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 500–550 | 545 | 3 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 600–650 | 613 | 4 | $390.00–410.00 | $400.12 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 650–700 | 665 | 1 | $365.00 | $365.00 |
| Medium and Large · 1 | 700–750 | 725 | 1 | $340.00 | $340.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 250–300 | 265 | 1 | $600.00 | $600.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 300–350 | 327 | 3 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 350–400 | 355 | 2 | $485.00–500.00 | $492.61 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 400–450 | 408 | 3 | $450.00–480.00 | $468.37 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 450–500 | 479 | 4 | $410.00–430.00 | $416.06 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 500–550 | 533 | 4 | $395.00–425.00 | $411.10 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 550–600 | 565 | 6 | $390.00–405.00 | $399.14 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 600–650 | 627 | 3 | $370.00–380.00 | $376.70 |
| Medium and Large · 2 | 650–700 | 685 | 2 | $345.00 | $345.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Cows per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boner 80-85% · Average dressing | 1,150–1,210 | 1,188 | 4 | $170.00–176.00 | $172.78 |
| Boner 80-85% · High dressing | 1,125–1,255 | 1,213 | 4 | $181.00–192.00 | $186.65 |
| Boner 80-85% · Low dressing | 905–1,240 | 1,056 | 4 | $163.00–169.00 | $167.46 |
| Breaker 75-80% · Average dressing | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Breaker 75-80% · High dressing | 1,325 | 1,325 | 1 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Slaughter Cattle: Bulls per cwt
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YG 1-2 · Average dressing | 1,195–1,880 | 1,548 | 3 | $201.00–208.00 | $204.82 |
| YG 1-2 · High dressing | 1,405–1,880 | 1,661 | 5 | $211.00–225.00 | $218.14 |
| YG 1-2 · Low dressing | 1,720 | 1,720 | 1 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Replacement Cattle: Bred Cows per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 1st Stage (1-3 mo) | 3 | $2,300–2,400 | $2,333.33 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 2nd Stage (4-6 mo) | 2 | $2,500–3,400 | $2,950 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · 3rd Stage (7-9 mo) | 3 | $2,600–2,700 | $2,633.33 |
Replacement Cattle: Cow-Calf Pairs per unit
| Grade | Weight (lbs) | Avg wt | Head | Price range | Wtd avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Aged (>8 yrs) · Open | 3 | $1,600–2,900 | $2,400 | ||
| Medium and Large · 1-2 · Young/Middle Aged (2-8 yrs) · Open | 7 | $3,000–4,050 | $3,314.29 |
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